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Several years ago Coventry based Defendapack introduced an environmentally friendlier version of the wire and plastic clothes hanger. The cardboard hanger project was an attempt by the innovative company to help reduce the millions of wire hangers that find their way into landfill sites every year. Delighted with the sales …

The partnership forms part of Aldi’s 25th anniversary celebrations and will see carrier bag profits donated to the RSPB. In the Midlands; Birmingham and Black Country children are already getting close to nature thanks to the partnership scheme. Aldi’s partnership with the RSPB will see the supermarket donate all profits …

Sainsbury’s launches a lorry designed specifically for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. The vehicle – which will be unveiled by Mayor of London Boris Johnson at City Hall – features 360 degree monitors, extra side lighting for road users at night and low side guards for cyclist safety. …

The UK division of Europe’s second largest pallet pooler, LPR, has achieved its fourth consecutive International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 accreditation. The ISO certification has been awarded to LPR UK in recognition of its leadership in business and specifically its approach to regulating industry standards in the logistics sector. LPR’s …

A series of maps has been released this week. The walking maps provide short, easy routes around Coventry and cover the areas of Tile Hill and Canley, Willenhall, Foleshill and the city centre. The maps are part of the Coventry on the Move and ‘Walk More, Feel Good’ initiatives which …

Flooding is becoming one of the most common hazards in the UK with one in six properties now at risk. Just one inch of water can cause significant damage to a property resulting in costly clear-up bills and months of emotional stress. The Environment Agency and Met Office has issued …

Northampton-based Neptunus prepares for United Nations Climate Change Conference…………. Northampton-based temporary structures specialist Neptunus has been appointed to provide temporary conference facilities at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland. Taking place from 11 – 22 November the 19th session of the Conference …

In April of this year solar experts, Brilliant Harvest, designed one of the UK’s largest roof-mounted solar arrays for Newport manufacturer, Asset International. A few months on and the solar panel system has already outperformed predictions by producing 12% more energy than predicted. It has also regained over 10% of …

England is the only country in the UK and its other nearby neighbours that is holding out against a 5p levy on single-use carrier bags for shoppers but how long can it go on in the face of environmentalist pressure and evidence of the success of a levy in Wales? …

BARRATT HOMES PLEDGES 1.5 ACRES OF LAND TO HELP THE BRITISH HONEY BEE Leading local homebuilder Barratt Homes North Midlands is joining the fight to save the British honey bee, by planting more bee friendly plants across 1.5 acres of gardens and open spaces. Teaming up with leading bee …